Thomas Onak

Thomas (aka Tom) Onak, PhD University of California, Berkeley, 1958; presently Emeritus Professor of Chemistry, California State Univ, Los Angeles; nearly 150 scientific publications including one book, more than 20 critical chapter reviews.  Awarded 1995 California Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. 1965-6 Fulbright Research Scholar Award recipient; spent at University of Cambridge, England.  NIH Career Development Award (1972-1978); 1994 Statewide Outstanding Professor Award from the Trustees of California State University.  Received over 40 nationwide grants (e.g. NSF, NIH) totaling more than $2.5 million.  Also retired professional musician (oboe).  For recreation have golfed for more than 20 years.  Married 58 years to Sharon.  "Peeps", the music oriented 4-legged creature is our cat.  Presently traveling to places that have an Archaeology bent.